2015 Vietti Barolo Castiglione
Vietti
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Average Critic Score: 92.75/100 based on 4 critic reviews
Vietti, based in Castiglione Falletto, is one of the most respected houses in Barolo, and the Castiglione bottling is its calling card: a blend of parcels across the appellation that captures the full voice of Vietti Nebbiolo. The 2015 Vietti Barolo Castiglione comes from a generous, sunny vintage yet keeps its freshness and perfume, earning 94 points from both Monica Larner (Wine Advocate) and James Suckling, 92 points from Wine Spectator and 91 points from Antonio Galloni (Vinous).
Plenty of perfume here with abundant roses and violets, as well as spice-dusted red cherries and hints of orange rind. The palate has depth and density with a sense of power and detail to the tannins. Long, dense and fresh. - James Suckling (94 pts)
Suggested drinking window: 2022 - 2038 (Wine Spectator).
Critic Reviews
94 Points - Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
“The 2015 Barolo Castiglione is a soft and elegant expression with marked freshness and delineated fruit. Indeed, Luca Currado maintains that 2015 was not a hot vintage per se, and any jammy notes that might appear in the vintage may have to do with an overzealous approach to leaf pulling during the summer season. Old habits die hard, he says, and leaving the leaves intact contributes to the color stabilization of the wine and the successful management of its acidity. From an analytical point of view, this wine does flaunt that much-needed inner crispness. It adds focus and sharpness to the layers of dark, succulent fruit that appear on first nose.”
94 Points - James Suckling
“Plenty of perfume here with abundant roses and violets, as well as spice-dusted red cherries and hints of orange rind. The palate has depth and density with a sense of power and detail to the tannins. Long, dense and fresh.”
92 Points - Wine Spectator
“A bright, expressive version, revealing cherry, raspberry, mineral, tar and tobacco flavors. Deftly balanced, featuring a matrix of dusty tannins, this rides out the lengthy finish, with balsamic notes of juniper, rosemary and tobacco. Best from 2022 through 2038. 5,000 cases made, 1,800 cases imported.”
91 Points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous
“Vietti's 2015 Barolo Castiglione is soft, silky and pliant, all qualities that make it a good choice for drinking now and over the next decade or so. Floral and nicely lifted, the 2015 is very pretty, if not quite the overachiever it can be. I expect the 2015 will be even more expressive once the tannins soften a bit further. In this tasting, the Castiglione stands out for its freshness and energy. Time in the glass brings out an extra layer of textural breadth and resonance that is not immediately apparent.”